Tag Archives: KHL

The extent of hockey highlights

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Derek

If you’re wondering what will or will not happen in regards to the NHL, then this post is for you. The truth is we can’t project ahead and do fun previews on the Rangers or Devils. Nor how the league … Continue reading →

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Hockey Withdrawal Could Last A While

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Derek

I’ll be blunt. I’m not sure if there’s going to be a hockey season. Based on the lack of progress between the NHL and NHLPA, it’s not looking promising for fans of the sport. Don Fehr and Gary Bettman will … Continue reading →

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Vitaly Kravtsov is back with a bang

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Derek

Vitaly Kravtsov missed some games due to a injury. However, the Rangers 2018 first round pick returned with a bang by scoring a nice goal for Traktor Chelyabinsk in a 4-2 win over Amur Khabarovsk on Friday. Here are two … Continue reading →

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Alexei Cherepanov passed away 12 years ago today

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Derek

Remembering former Rangers 2007 first round draft pick Alexei Cherepanov 12 years later. It was thirteen years ago that the Rangers had a very talented Russian scoring forward fall to them in the 2007 NHL Draft. With the number 17 … Continue reading →

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Kravtsov continues hot streak for Traktor Chelyabinsk

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Derek

Vitaly Kravtsov is on fire. He continues to score goals for his KHL team Traktor Chelyabinsk. Having entered tonight’s match with three in five games, Kravtsov got two more for his Russian team. Goal ✌ of the night for Vitaly … Continue reading →

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Kravtsov scores third goal in win for Traktor Chelyabinsk

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Derek

Гол Виталия Кравцова и 41 сэйв Ивана Федотова помогают @HCTraktor1947 одержать первую выездную победу над "Спартаком" с 2016 года. #СПРТРК pic.twitter.com/DzXhaxiXuh — КХЛ (@khl) September 15, 2020 So far, so good for Vitali Kravtsov. The 20-year old Rangers forward prospect … Continue reading →

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Vitali Kravtsov signs for one year with Traktor

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Derek

It's official! Vitaly Kravtsov loaned to Traktor Chelyabinsk in the KHL for the entire season, no re-call option. Great move for a kid who hasn't played since March. Get your kids on the ice. Development is key #NYR https://t.co/C8m0FFA8BI — … Continue reading →

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Igor Shesterkin already proving himself

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Derek

There was a lot of hype. Expectations were through the roof. That was due to how well Igor Shesterkin performed for St. Petersburg SKA in the KHL. Taken by the Rangers with the 118th pick in the fourth round of … Continue reading →

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Kravtsov return to KHL a disaster

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Derek

When Vitali Kravtsov decided to leave Hartford and go home to play with Chelyabinsk Traktor of the KHL, it was hopeful that the Rangers 2018 first round pick could still develop while being in a more comfortable setting. Instead, the … Continue reading →

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Kravtsov signs with Chelyabinsk Traktor for one year, Early observations on Kakko

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Derek

Vitali Kravtsov returned to Chelyabinsk Traktor of the KHL. It’s not a big deal. Plus some hard hitting thoughts on Kaapo Kakko and Igor Shesterkin. AP Photo via Getty Images courtesy tsn.ca On Monday, Vitali Kravtsov made it official. He … Continue reading →

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